Charlotte Culture

If you didn't already know, i blog from the queen city itself, charlotte north carolina. i live in an up-and-coming city, which is starting to become a lot more than just the hub of the nation's banking. our state & cities are overflowing with talent in so many different forms. I'm going to start updating you on places, events, and artists that you should check out that are based out of Charlotte. If you come through our city, be sure to keep an eye out for these things ;), or in this particular case, your ears...
this first band is near and dear to my heart. their called OLDER BROTHER, and all three of these young incredibly talented musicians are based out of the QC.

*photographed by yours truly :)
Older Brother is a three piece indie rock band generating a full sound here in Charlotte and abroad.
Check it out...
They were featured on the website of the Georgia-based Indie Music Review's BLUE INDIAN...
"We’ve got yet another band out of Charlotte, NC, that excites us here at The Blue Indian. Charlotte seems to be a hot hub for up and coming indie talent, as I’m sure by now you know how we feel about the other Charlotte-based bands– All The Bright Lights, John Mark McMillan, Matrimony, and Songs of Water– just to name a few. Well, now you have Older Brother to keep up with. I don’t really know much about the band, but I’m digging their sound. Of course, it’s worth noting that the single, which released over at Bandcamp (digitally) on July 9, 2010, was produced and mixed by the always amazing, Joel Willis.  And the  EP was mastered by Glenn Tabor. Keep an eye out for this act."
& now...this is where you come in! 
Even if you don't live anywhere near the Carolinas, get a taste of Older Brother at http://olderbrother.bandcamp.com/
The downloads are donation based, and so be as generous as you'd like, you won't regret it!
Also, if you live around our parts,
come to the OLDER BROTHER EP RELEASE at the EVENING MUSE in CHARLOTTE, NC
details here...
OLDER BROTHER EP RELEASE PARTY
& add them on Facebook HERE
Let me know what you think. 

SHOP THIS:: Warby Parker Glasses

for those like me, who are constantly searching for stylish affordable prescription glasses (hard to come by, YES YES)…please visit this site…they’re independent designers with a simple concept:

provide affordable (designer glasses are easily hundreds of $), stylish, vintage inspired (independently sold & designed) prescription glasses. i love this concept, everything should be like this! Everything complete for $95, lenses and frames. gotta love it.

They’re also very charitable, and with each purchased pair they give a free pair to someone in need that’s less fortunate. 

my favorite feature? HOME TRY-ONS. for FREE, they send you up to 5 different pairs of frames (without the prescription lenses) just to find out what you like best (with no obligation to buy). Then you send them back within 5 days of receiving them, in their pre-paid shipping package. All for free…

I’m about to order some for the home try-ons. I’ll keep you updated on this process :).

P.s. let me know if you try this as well, and what YOU think. and send in pics to me with your new frames!

visit WARBY PARKER, to see what all the rage is about. they have lots more styles.

their lookbook.

Film Fridays

A look at director Sophia Coppola's new film Somewhere, arriving in December.

SHOP THIS:: Apps

this is a little bit of a change, i usually won’t post about this sort of stuff, but they’re inspiring, and definitely useful.

via webdesignledger.com 

etsy love

BLOG:: The Sartorialist

there’s really nothing quite like the photographs and styles you can encounter while rummaging through the findings of The Sartorialist . when i first found out about Scott Schuman (& i felt like i should have known much earlier, seeing as though he’s been internationally known and respected for many years) i was immediately in awe that such a career even existed! think about it, this man, along with contributing to many top fashion magazines, travels to the world’s most fashion forward cities and captures, through photography and journalism, every day people, and their street style, with their unique looks, and individuality. it definitely encapsulates part of my dream career, seeing as though many designers find inspiration from these every day street stylists. 

all that being said, i want you to check it out, if you aren’t already aware! especially you men, it is often semi-harder for me to come by style inspiration for men, and he’s captured plenty to please the eyes…

here’s just some of his recent postings, the mixture of journalism and photography just overwhelms me! (dont forget these are real everyday people!)

and check out this interview with Schuman from H&M for styling tips

http://www.thesartorialist.com/pdf/hm.pdf

& 

this book, i own it, it’s amazing…get yourself a copy!

that is all, happy styling :)

‘les enfants s’ennuient le dimanche’

‘les enfants s’ennuient le dimanche’
the children are bored on sundays.
a new oliver people’s 2010 ad campaign…featuring elijah wood

SHOP THIS:: Ruche

SHOP THIS:: child's play

for the baby.

organic maptote onesies | maptote.com

organic smiling planet infant wear |smilingplanet.net

for the bookworm.

this is… book series by m. sasek |amazon.com etc.

for the dreamers.

mr. frank fox + ellie elephant pillows |ittikid.com

for their imaginations.

felt animal sticks |wisteria.com

in the clouds airplane |curiosityshoppeonline.com 

for the young.

playground dress + silk sandals |crewcuts girl |jcrew.com

organic tees |fawnandforest.com

a look at early fall

ruche demin pants |shopruche.com

kimchi blue peter pan collar sweater |urbanoutfitters.com

canvas tote bag |urbanoutfitters.com

made well sea stripes tee |madewell.com

jackie cardigan |jcrew.com

yokoo originals |http://www.etsy.com/shop/Yokoo